“When Caitlyn is with Tyler all of her problems seem to disappear. But as things get serious, she discovers Tyler's jealous side. Once she realizes her "perfect" boyfriend is as controlling as he is caring, Caitlyn is faced with a choice: she can either let this relationship define her, or find the courage to break away” (Goodreads)
By talking about one of the culinary eccentricities of her culture Sotomayor wants draw attention to her rich culture and traditions in regards to food in particular. So the correct option is:
Sotomayor brings the audience's attention to the uniqueness of her culture.
5 is definitely one, and maybe 3 for the second one? I’m not really sure.
The answer is A, look up the definition and you will see why.